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YR12 HXM

2012 Ford Kuga

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

170,492 mi
Last recorded170,492 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Kuga70,676 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 HXM
MakeFord
ModelKuga
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 170,492 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Jul 2026 170,487 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement traling arm bushed worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2025 165,973 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2025 165,973 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 152,907 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 140,412 miles

Advise. Offside wing mirror cover missing

Front Advise. Front number plate cracked.

Nearside Advise. Nearside rack inner joint has slight play

Offside Advise. Offside rack inner joint has slight play

Offside Rear Inner Advise . Offside rear light unit lens cover missing

Fail 6 Mar 2023 140,412 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise. Offside wing mirror cover missing

Front Advise. Front number plate cracked.

Nearside Advise. Nearside rack inner joint has slight play

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Advise. Offside rack inner joint has slight play

Offside Rear Inner Advise . Offside rear light unit lens cover missing

Pass 23 Feb 2022 124,404 miles

Advise play in offside and nearside inner rack joints

Offside Rear Inner Lamp unit lens cover missing

Offside mirror cover missing

Fail 18 Feb 2022 124,404 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Discs and pads metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise play in offside and nearside inner rack joints

Offside Rear Inner Lamp unit lens cover missing

Offside mirror cover missing

Pass 27 Jan 2021 109,751 miles

Advise front number plate cracked

Advise, drivers door mirror cover missing

Advise. offside rear inner light unit lens missing

Advise. play in both steering rack inner joints

Fail 26 Jan 2021 109,751 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise front number plate cracked

Advise, drivers door mirror cover missing

Advise. offside rear inner light unit lens missing

Advise. play in both steering rack inner joints

Pass 31 Jan 2020 89,200 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nsr tyre inner edge stepped

Pass 30 Jan 2019 71,492 miles

Front Discs worn but not seriously weakened

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Nearside Rear Shocker has slight misting of oil

Oil leak

Rear Discs worn but not seriously weakened

Fail 26 Jan 2019 71,482 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Discs worn but not seriously weakened

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Nearside Rear Shocker has slight misting of oil

Oil leak

Rear Discs worn but not seriously weakened

Pass 24 Jan 2018 54,789 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 39,183 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 28,903 miles

front and rear brake pads low

How Reliable is the Ford Kuga?

Based on 2,487,727 MOT tests across 269,939 vehicles.

82.9%
Pass Rate
7,164
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
269,939
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,708
coil spring broken 9,835
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YR12 HXM is a 2012 Ford Kuga in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2012 Ford Kuga models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 70,676 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Kuga fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,708 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YR12 HXM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Kuga typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 14 years old, this Ford Kuga is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YR12 HXM registered?

YR12 HXM is a 2012 Ford Kuga, first registered on 4 May 2012.

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